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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.83, 406.35 and 173.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.83, 406.35 and 173.38 is: 260.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.83 : 406.35 = 173.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.83/406.35 = 173.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.83x = 406.35 × 173.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.83x = 70,452.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,452.14/270.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.13

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